Changes in work RVUs may complicate determination of physician salaries in 2007

Why This Topic Matters

Changes in work RVUs can alter compensation calculations even when overall reimbursement is unchanged, so practices need to understand the broader fee schedule impact before paying physicians. The article is also relevant to organizations adapting to CPT 2007 structural changes in electronic systems and reporting processes.

Article Sections

1. Work RVU changes and physician compensation

   Discusses how Medicare fee schedule updates can affect productivity-based pay models and practice salary calculations. It focuses on the need to review compensation formulas when work RVU values change.

2. CMS fee schedule review and recalculation considerations

   Covers the role of the CMS fee schedule, the final rule, and the need to review commonly reported services when assessing compensation impacts. It also notes the broader context of budget neutrality and reimbursement changes.

3. CPT renumbering scheme

   Summarizes the CPT 2007 renumbering approach and why the reorganization was introduced. It also notes the relevance of these changes for health information technology and future reporting workflows.